Road rage: User-reported antecedents and potential solutions
Publication Year:
2002
Citation
222. Smith-Jackson, T. L., Wogalter, M. S., & Shaver, E. F. (2002). Road rage: User-reported antecedents and potential solutions. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 46, 920-92.
Abstract
Road rage (intentional high risk driving behavior) is a factor that increases the likelihood that a driver will be involved in a vehicle crash. The focus of this study was to determine potential antecedents of road rage and methods to prevent road rage. A sample of 372 participants were surveyed. Based upon responses, participant profiles were established to analyze the data. Analyses using Chi-square and Fisher’s Exact test revealed a significant negative relationship between age and the tendency toward aggressive driving, particularly tailgating. In addition, content analysis revealed a number of potential antecedents of and solutions to road rage. Human factors implications are discussed.
Publication Details
- Source
- Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- Volume
- 46
Publication Type
Conference Papers / Proceedings